Highlights From The Hard Shoulder

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joins Kieran to look at all the ways you can incorporate lentils into your meals!

You’ll have likely heard the news yesterday evening that former soldier Cathal Crotty has been jailed by the Court of Appeal for two years for his “brutal and unprovoked” physical assault on Natasha O’Brien in Limerick city.Natasha joins Kieran to discuss.

Most partnerships are built on a list of promises, to take care of them and support them through thick and thin.But, there is one act so grievous that it will destroy that trust… watching ahead of your shared TV show!Is it the worst thing imaginable? Or a bit overblown?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Social MEdia Content Creator Holly Carpenter and Commercial Creative Director with Journal Media, Niamh Maher.

With weather warnings still around the country, the worst of Storm Éowyn is over, but what damage has it left behind, and what can be expected tonight and tomorrow?Kieran is joined by Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather to discuss.

The Kuhner Report on WRKO AM680 Radio in Boston is hosted by Jeffrey T. Kuhner, "Liberalism's Worst Nightmare," he is a conservative nationalist, who champions God, country and family.This week, Jeff joins Kieran to discuss Trump’s first actions in his second term as President, including the pardoning of January 6th rioters.Image: Reuters

Storm Éowyn is predicted to be the worst storm to ever hit the country, and is making its way - with a red weather warning on from tonight.To give the latest updates on services, Kieran is joined by:Linda Hughes, Meteorologist at Met EireannJeremy Ryan, Director of Public Transport Services at the National Transport AuthorityKeith Leonard, Director of Fire and Emergency Management at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local GovernmentBarry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish RailSean Daly, Master of the Rotunda Hospital

At 2 o’clock, Micheál Martin was voted Taoiseach by the Dáil. He then travelled to Áras an Uachtaráin to get his seal from Michael D. Higgins. With his Cabinet coming together, Kieran is joined by The Irish Examiner’s Special Correspondent Mick Clifford, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West and Housing Spokesperson, Eoin O’Broin, and Mandy Johnston, Presenter of Taking Stock on Newstalk to discuss what this next Government looks like.

The LA fires (which are still burning) got a special mention at the Oscar Nominations earlier. There were high hopes for this year’s Best International Feature Film and Best Original Song; Kneecap lost out on both… But, good news for the Donald Trump biopic ‘The Apprentice’, which is Irish produced.Was Kneecap snubbed? Henry McKean has been asking around, and joins Kieran to discuss.

After the unprecedented scenes in the Dáil yesterday, you’d be excused for wondering what was going on in Leinster House. Micheál Martin became Taoiseach, and his full Cabinet picks are expected soon.Joining Kieran to discuss and give insight is Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, and Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare.

It’s time for the Shopping Trolley Hotline! Where we review the same product from various stores and brands.This week, Newstalk’s Simon Tierney joined Kieran Cuddihy to look at different offerings of salad dressing!

With chaos evident in the Dáil today, what went wrong - and when will the next Taoiseach be elected?Joining Kieran to discuss is People Before Profit TD Dún Laoghaire, Richard Boyd Barrett, Philip Ryan, Political Editor with the Irish independent and Alan Farrel, Fine Gael Senator.

US President Donald Trump has called a bishop "nasty" and demanded an apology.This is after she told him from the pulpit that he was sowing fear among the country's immigrants and LGBTQ people…Reverend Richard Coles joins Kieran to discuss.

For this week’s Tech Takeover, Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent joins Kieran to discuss the Tomorrow Golf League (TGL): a new indoor golf tournament backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Is it a glimpse into the future?Image: TGL

With a status red warning issued from Met Éireann, Storm Éowyn is expected to hit Ireland this Friday…To discuss what you can expect, Kieran is joined by Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather.

174 TDs entered the Dáil chamber at 11am, intending to nominate the new Taoiseach and thus get the new Government enacted.However, after a fourth suspension, the Dáil has been abandoned until tomorrow…What happened, and why does there seem to be so much chaos?Kieran is joined by Alison O’Connor, Columnist with the Sunday Times and Broadcaster and Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan, to discuss.

President Donald Trump plans to make good on his promise to end illegal immigration, and has also promised a wave of deportations.This is a move that is causing fear and anxiety across the states and within the Irish community where there remains a large proportion of undocumented Irish living in the US.Fiona McEntee, Managing Partner at McEntee Law Group has been inundated with emails and calls from those who are “extremely concerned” about their situation.Fiona joins Kieran from Chicago to discuss.

Road safety campaigners have urged Google to remove satnav alerts for random Garda speed cameras and checkpoints to ensure reckless drivers are detected.Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Kieran to discuss.

Dáil Éireann is set to return tomorrow, with a new Government and a fresh agenda set out by their Programme for Government.But, how did the programme come to be, what compromises did they have to make and what goes into governmental talks?Joining Kieran to discuss is Ossian Smyth, Minister of State for Communications and candidate for the Trinity College panel of the Seanad election and Craig Hughes, Political Editor with the Daily Mail.

Presenter and Architect Dermot Bannon joined Kieran Cuddihy this week to place his favourite book on the Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!

A recent survey has looked into what home appliances different generations use. It found that Gen Z-ers were more likely to see the coffee machine, and air fryers as ‘must-haves’ when compared to older generations.Joining Kieran to discuss and be Gen Z’s representative in this debate is Aoife Rooney, the Assistant Editor of the Weekend Magazine at the Irish Independent.